Bitter Orange Live Plant (Citrus X aurantium)

Citrus X aurantium, commonly called bitter orange, Seville orange, or sour orange, is a distinct species from the commonly consumed sweet orange, Citrus X sinensis. The ‘X’ present in the Latin binomials for both orange species represent hybridization, and is included in the Latin names for all popular citrus fruit (C. X limon = lemon, C. X paradisi = grapefruit, and C. X aurantiifolia = key lime). Bitter orange belongs to the Rutaceae family along with all other citrus fruits, and the medicinal plants of Buchu, Prickly Ash, and Rue. Bitter orange is thought to be native to the tropical and semi-tropical regions of India & China. The use of bitter orange migrated to the middle east and beyond, earning a place in the European materia medica. Bitter orange was introduced to the Americas during 16th century expeditions and is now both naturalized and cultivated in tropical regions worldwide

Common Name: Bitter orange, Seville orange, or sour orange,

Botanical Name: Citrus X aurantium

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2-3 Year

Maintenance Required: Moderate